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Definition of artificialness

artificialness

/ˌɑːr.təˈfɪʃ.əl.nəs/
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Adverb:artificially
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Adjective:artificial
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artificialness Lexical Profile

artificialness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of being made or produced by human skill rather than occurring naturally.

Example

"The stark artificialness of the plastic foliage stood out against the real garden plants."

2

Pretentious, insincere, or affected behavior or manner.

Example

"Critics noted a certain artificialness in the actor's delivery during the emotional scenes."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "artificialness" is grammatically valid, native speakers overwhelmingly prefer "artificiality" in both formal and everyday contexts.

• Rhymes for artificialness

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Artificialness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/artificialness
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